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Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. TREN LON SING |), Useoae 


The Application of Ceramic 


Mosaic on Walls 


The constantly increasing traffic and a natural desire 
to steadily improve the durability as well as the sanitary 
and fire-proof qualities of our buildings, have made the 


treatment of walls and floors a very 
important matter. 


The Clay Tile has always found 
broad application as a flooring and 
wainscoting material, and it may be 
said that the Vitreous Floor Tiling 
and the Glazed Wall Tiling have 
never been surpassed, as they com- 
bine all virtues of a durable, sani- 
tary, fire-proof, decorative and 
economic wall and floor covering. 

TheCeramic Mosaic has assumed 
the foremost place as a flooring ma- 
terial, and the Glazed Wall Tile has 
been recognized as the most desir- 
able veneer of a sanitary character 
for walls. 

There are, however, walls which 
are subjected to very rough treat- 
ment, either by heavy traffic or by 
exposure to the elements. Such 
walls should be protected by a ma- 
terial of greater strength than the 
Glazed or Enameled Tile affords. 


ROBERTS ON) ARM i HeG.O Vi peAse 
Works: MORRISVILLE, PA. TRENTON, N. J 5..U. 05.88 


The Robertson Art Tile Company has developed 
the application of Ceramic Mosaic for such purposes 
with signal success, and every application of this material 
for Mural work has been an unqualified success from 
every standpoint. 

While so far Ceramic Mosaic has been placed on walls 
principally as a medium of utility, economy and dura- 
bility, it may be stated that exquisite decorative effect 
and the comparative cheapness of the material have 
already begun to encourage its use in places where 
artistic expression is especially sought. 

We predict that the Ceramic Mosaic will find an 
even greater field for tts utility on walls than on floors. 

Its first application of importance was in the tiling 
of the Subway Stations at Philadelphia, of which several 
illustrations appear in this pamphlet. The conditions 
connected with work of this character are very severe. 
The walls, being all under ground, are necessarily sub- 
jected to more or less moisture, which almost prohibited 
the use of a glazed tile on account of the porosity of its 
body. The stations are, furthermore—especially at the 
entrances—exposed to the outer atmosphere and conse- 
quently to rain and frost. The constant heavy traffic 
demanded a material of greatest resistance, and the 
necessity to economize in available space called for a 
veneer of the thinnest kind. 

All the problems connected with these conditions 
have been completely solved by the application of 
Ceramic Mosaic, and it may be said, in addition, that 
the decorative part of the work is most gratifying, as 
these fine Mosaic walls seem to be in perfect harmony 
with the other surroundings of'a modern railway station. 


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WorkKS: MORRISVILLE, PA, TRENTON Nil Ueno. 


The next pretentious work executed in Ceramic 
Mosaic was the swimming-bath of the Hotel Chamberlin, 
at Old Point Comfort, Va. Several extraordinary condi- 
tions had also to be considered in connection with this 
work. The swimming-bath contains sea-water, which 
has always disintegrated marbles and enamels, and the 
great volume of water contained in this large pool, and 
its immense pressure, called for a treatment of more than 
ordinary constructive strength and water-tightness. It 
must furthermore be said that the decorative qualities 
were of considerable importance, owing to the class of 
patronage enjoyed by this popular resort. The pictures of 
the pool appearing in this pamphlet will give a good idea 
of the satisfactory conception and execution of the work. 

The pool itself, walks and ledges, steps and wainscots, 
are all covered with Ceramic Mosaic of a ‘‘vitreous”’ 
character. The suggestive design of lotus flowers, the 
brilliancy of the colors and the great delicacy of the 
tesseree appeal to every connoisseur. 

We print, furthermore, in this pamphlet, a number of 
illustrations of conspicuous places where Ceramic Mosaics 
have been used both on walls and floors with unqualified 
success; also on the exterior of buildings, where it is 
used for decorative purposes. 

The application of Ceramic Mosaic is quite simple. 
The walls receive a coat of Portland cement mortar and 
the Ceramic Mosaic Tile are pressed in this mortar, thus 
forming a homogeneous mass with the wall on which 
they are placed. Being thus thoroughly incorporated 
with the mortar, it is practically impossible for the Tile 
to come off, unless the mortar peels off the wall, which is 
scarcely within the range of possibility. The Ceramic 


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WorkKS: MoRRISVILLE, PA, TRENTON; N? |.) Us ecru 


Mosaic consists of thoroughly Vitreous Tile, and no discol- 
oration of the wall through moisture, coming either from 
the wall or from the outside, can possibly occur to influ- 
ence the appearance or stability of the Tile. There is, 
furthermore, no danger of crazing, spawling or chipping. 

The application of ordinary tile on rounded or curved 
sections of walls has always been attended by consider- 
able difficulties. Ceramic Mosaic follows every bend or 
curve of a wall almost as easily as ordinary wall-paper, 
and no cutting is necessary. 

The Robertson Art Tile Company will gladly confer 
with all interested parties for the purpose of giving 
detailed instructions concerning the setting. 

It has been found that, for work of a delicate nature, 
as, for instance, in lobbies and other parts of public and 
private houses, the application of %-inch Mosaic affords 
most pleasing decorative results, as the tesserae of the 
¥-inch tile is minute enough to execute very delicate 
designs. 

Mural Mosaic Work, applied to the exterior walls 
of buildings, will very likely become an important feature 
of modern architecture. The desire for exterior poly- 
chrome treatment is growing, especially as our tall 
buildings and proportionately narrow streets practically 
prohibit strong plastic efforts. 

Some ‘‘polychrome”’ attempts have proved failures 
on account of the inappropriate materials selected for 
the purpose. Marbles will oxidize in the atmosphere 
and thereby lose their colors, at least on the surface. 
Terra-cottas or other porous clay bodies will too readily 
discolor through absorption, and enameled or glazed clay 
bodies are often affected by moisture and frost. 


Rcshib Relo.O N’ tA‘R Tes) LUE GOM PANY 
Works: MorRISVILLE, Pa, TRENTON Na Is, U5. 785 


Ce ee eee 


The only material which will retain its colors and 
unimpaired surface is clay, burned to entire vitrification, 
which will make it non-absorbent and consequently 
impervious to moisture and freezing. Ceramic Mosaic 
is, therefore, the ideal material for exterior Mural appli- 
cation, especially as its minute tesseree and a sufficient 
“palette” will offer an unlimited range for decorative 
treatment. Concrete Buildings, which are naturally 
severely plain and oftentimes unsatisfactory in color, 
can easily be veneered with Ceramic Mosaic. The 
panels shown in the facade of one of the buildings 
illustrated herein attest, at least, to the great durability 
of Ceramic Mosaic. 
These panels were 
placed in the build- 
ing about three years 
ago and the colors 
show no change. 

The Robertson Art 
Tile Company calls 
the attention of all in- 
terested parties to this 
material in a most se- 
rious manner, and 
places its Designing 
and Estimating De- 
partment, at the dis- 
posal of those desiring 
to learn more about 
this material and its 
application. 


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ASSIST INTERESTED PARTIES 
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SKETCHES AND SAMPLES 


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